Restoring joy — Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled, "Restoring joy," based on the Revised Common Lectionary for December 13, the third Sunday in Advent. God’s appearing restores our joy and sends us with the joy that restores. John 1:6-8, 19-28 Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 Psalm 126 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 This was […]
Thankfulness while waiting
As part of The Hope Series Prayer, Sandy Miller, Senior Executive for Resourcing and Mobilization, shares about the great things that our God has done as she reflects on Psalm 71:19. This was initially streamed on December 7, 2020.
God has noticed
As part of The Hope Series Prayer, Church Relations representative Ann Jacobs welcomes us into the season of advent with reflections from the Anabaptist Prayer Book (Isaiah 61:10-11; Luke 1:5-7; Philippians 4:4-9). "God has noticed," A lamentation of prayer and praise. This was initially streamed on November 30, 2020.
Triple catastrophes converge in Guatemala
Deb Byler has served with Mennonite Mission Network in Guatemala since 2018, as well as, with Eastern Mennonite Missions from 1984-1997. Byler shares her experiences of walking alongside those who face the devastation of COVID-19 and two hurricanes with faith and courage. Today, Nov. 18, it’s raining steadily as I write. Just two weeks ago, […]
Living in the long delay — Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled, "Living in the long delay" based on the Revised Common Lectionary for November 29, the first Sunday in advent. Calling on God and doing God’s work strengthens us in the long delay of God’s kingdom. Isaiah 64:1-9 Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark […]
Desiring repentance — Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled, "Desiring Repentance," based on the Revised Common Lectionary for December 6, the second Sunday in Advent. Repentance is turning from sin toward Jesus, which God desires for all and sends us to announce to all. 2 Peter 3:8-15a Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 […]
Webinar series concludes with politics, renewal and deep breaths
NEWTON, Kansas (Mennonite Mission Network) — At the start of the "Women of Color Post-Election Talkback" webinar Nov. 7, the U.S. presidential election had yet to be called. Votes and totals had been being counted and disputed since election night, four days earlier. Fittingly, the webinar — the seventh, and final, in the DOOR (Discovering […]
Giving thanks for God’s work among global partners
Editor’s note: Mennonite Mission Network’s four International Ministries directors share their Thanksgiving reflections regarding engagement with partners around the world. John Lapp, senior executive for International Partner Engagement and interim director of Asia and the Middle East I have grown to cherish my global relationships, especially those in Asia and the Middle East. Some […]
Gratitude among those without homes inspires nurse
NEWTON, Kansas (Mennonite Mission Network) – Every day at Christ House in Washington, D.C., Melissa Jantzi, a nurse at the long-term respite clinic for men experiencing homelessness, experiences what it means to be grateful: For a hefty, hot meal. For a favorite football team winning the game on television. For a hug from clinic friends, […]
Adaptation empowering innovation throughout Mennonite Mission Network
Mennonite Mission Network is forging new pathways through the challenges of the pandemic to continue joining God’s mission around the world. Mike Sherrill, executive director for Mission Network, spoke on these innovations during a Nov. 17 webinar titled "Adapting to the Pandemic and Innovating for the Future." "The trial of this pandemic has been an […]
Dying and Thanksgiving
As part of The Hope Series Prayer, Church Relations representative Joe Sawatzky shares about "Dying and Thanksgiving" from 1 Chronicles 16:1-3, 31-34. This was initially streamed on November 23, 2020.
As sheep sent to sheep—Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled, "As sheep sent to sheep" based on the Revised Common Lectionary for November 22, 2020. Christ our Shepherd sends us as sheep to other sheep, to give and to receive the hospitality of the kingdom. Ephesians 1:15-23 Psalm 100 Ezekiel 34:11-24 Matthew 25:31-46 […]